‘Brave New World’ Is an Eerily Familiar Dystopia
Despite being published in 1932, Aldous Huxley’s dystopian world mirrors our own in several respects.…
How to Watch ‘Beau is Afraid’
Ari Aster’s newest film is a wild ride; it may help to know what you’re getting into.…
Can Shooter Video Games Be Anti-War?
While the glorification of combat seems to be at the heart of many first-person shooters, there is also the potential for anti-war commentary.…
‘Barbarian’: Where Unsettling Horror Meets Intelligent Commentary
This 2022 horror flick explores the unique fears that many women face.…
‘Bodies Bodies Bodies’ Zooms In on the Absurd Gen Z Experience
A24’s new film is both an Agatha Christie-style murder mystery and a biting yet necessary satire of Generation Z culture.…
‘Men,’ Like Other ‘Elevated’ Horror, Depicts Women’s Trauma Through Male Eyes
Though directors often use women as protagonists in thriller films, their male perspective turns characters into puppets — and Alex Garland's film is no exception.…
How ‘Atlanta’ Sets Itself Apart in Modern Television
The FX show successfully brings together aspects of humor, drama and social commentary in a beautiful package.…
